Steamy showers make for foggy mirrors. But if you want to walk out of the shower to a clear reflection, a little car wax can help with that.

Over at This Old House, writer Jennifer Stimpson suggests:

Rub a thin layer of car wax onto a bathroom mirror and buff it clean. Next time you step out of the shower, you'll be able to see your reflection without having to wipe away condensation first.

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In fact, you can also use the wax to protect your shower doors and tile from water spots. A paper from North Carolina State University says this is also useful for preventing mildew. But they warn against waxing shower floors, as that can cause slipping.

This Old House has a few other clever uses for car wax, too. Be sure to check out their post at the link below.